Ransomware attacks expose critical weaknesses in US healthcare cybersecurity

Two ransomware attacks that occurred recently severely damaged large US healthcare organizations, impairing patient care and revealing security flaws.

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Experts say the health sector lags behind others in cybersecurity, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Between 2022 and 2023, the number of US hospital systems compromised by ransomware almost doubled.

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Hackers broke into an unsecured server at Change Healthcare, impacting billions of revenues and potentially compromising patient's data. www.sectrio.com

Another attack on Ascension caused ambulance diversions and exposed vulnerabilities in extensive healthcare networks.

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Hospital cybersecurity measures are being planned by the Biden administration, but the industry pushes back.

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